44-sigma-chi-dayPROCLAMATION 2005-44
WHEREAS The Epsilon Psi Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity was founded at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas on February 11, 1961; and
WHEREAS The fundamental purpose of the Sigma Chi Fraternity is the cultivation, maintenance and accomplishment of the ideals of friendship, justice and learning within our membership;
and
WHEREAS In the pursuit of these high ideals, the Sigma Chi Fraternity is able to offer tremendous value in augmenting the collegiate experience and supporting the life journey of each
of our members, to assist brothers to become men of character, caring husbands, compassionate fathers, and community leaders; and
WHEREAS On November 3, 2005 the men of Sigma Chi hosted the 51st Annual Sigma Chi Fight Night at the Jolly Fox in Huntsville, Texas; and
WHEREAS The philanthropic event raised $12,000 through sponsorships, ticket, t-shirt, and pizza sales for the Hurricane Katrina and Rita Relief. The money was donated to the Huntsville
Chamber of Commerce towards the effort to assist the remaining evacuees from the hurricanes to be used to purchase furniture and other essential needs for these deserving people; and
WHEREAS The fraternity also, during the time of great need, volunteered many man hours to help set up and maintain the evacuee shelters in Huntsville, Texas;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
be designated as:
SIGMA CHI DAY
in Huntsville, Texas.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 13th day of December 2005.
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J. TURNER, MAYOR